Legal group apologizes after disinviting 'Peace by Chocolate' owner over Gaza comment

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The fallout over a Canadian legal organization's decision to cancel a noted Syrian Canadian entrepeneur and peace advocate's speaking invitation is deepening, with another high-profile resignation, this time by its treasurer.

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The Advocates’ Society sparked outrage after cancelling a speech by Tareq Hadhad, a Syrian refugee known for his business Peace by Chocolate.

Legal group apologizes after disinviting ‘Peace by Chocolate’ owner over Gaza comment

A national legal group has apologized and begun an internal review after facing widespread criticism for cancelling a keynote speech by a prominent Syrian refugee.

Legal group apologizes for cancelling speech by Peace by Chocolate owner over Gaza comment

The Advocates’ Society said a special task force is now working on recommendations for the dinner but officials did not reply to a question about whether Tareq Hadhad would be invited back

Legal group sorry for disinviting ‘Peace by Chocolate’ owner over Gaza remark

A national legal group has apologized and begun an internal review after facing widespread criticism from outside groups and within its own ranks for cancelling a speech by a prominent Syrian refugee.